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Assistant Quantity Surveyor - Main Contractor (Refurbishment & Maintenance)

St Albans, Hertfordshire

£45,000 - £50,000 + Car Allowance, Bonus, Healthcare & Package

The Headlines

- Assistant Quantity Surveyor role with a growing £30m turnover main contractor in Hertfordshire.

- Work across refurbishment, maintenance, and public sector construction projects up to £6m.

- Strong focus on cost control, procurement, and commercial support on fast-paced schemes.

- Clear progression into Quantity Surveyor and Senior QS roles within a thriving business.

- Excellent salary, benefits, and long-term career development.

Your Next Job - What You'll Be Doing

This is a brilliant opportunity for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join a fast-growing main contractor based in St Albans.

You'll support the commercial team across multiple live construction projects, gaining hands-on experience in cost management, subcontract procurement, and valuations. Working closely with a Senior QS, you'll be given real responsibility from day one.

Key responsibilities include:

- Assisting with procurement of subcontractors and materials.

- Supporting valuations, variations, and cost reporting.

- Helping manage budgets and improve project profitability.

- Liaising with site teams and project stakeholders.

- Supporting contract administration and commercial processes.

- Visiting sites across the South East as required.

This role offers full exposure to the project lifecycle, making it ideal for someone looking to step up and accelerate their QS career.

Your Next Employer - Where You'll Be Doing It

You'll join a well-established and growing main contractor delivering a mix of railway station maintenance works and public sector refurbishment projects.

With a strong pipeline of secured work and consistent growth year-on-year, this business offers stability, opportunity, and a collaborative team environment. Their St Albans office is professional, supportive, and focused on developing staff into well-rounded commercial professionals.

Requirements & Rewards - What You Give & What You Get

You'll need:

- Experience as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor or Trainee QS within construction.

- Exposure to refurbishment, maintenance, or main contracting projects ().

- Strong work ethic, ambition, and willingness to learn.

- Good communication and organisational skills.

- Basic commercial awareness and understanding of construction processes.

In return, you'll receive:

- £45,000 - £50,000 salary (DOE).

- Car allowance, bonus, healthcare, and pension.

- Fast-track career progression within a growing contractor.

- Exposure to diverse, fast-paced construction projects.

- Ongoing support and mentoring from senior commercial staff.

To Apply - Choose What Works for You

- Click apply on this job board

- Send your CV to Alex @ Reinforcedltd . co . uk (remove the spaces)

- Call Alex on the number below

- Connect with Alex Wallace on LinkedIn and send a message

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